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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 531628" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Grandma Starbie - </p><p></p><p>I'm so tickled for your preparations! Still can't quite wrap my head around Dude being a dad - where did the time go???</p><p></p><p>Anyway - everyone does things differently, so here's my perspective. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I'd check with Mom on her thoughts on a baby carrier. I found it much easier to carry my babies rather than lug a basket around with- them in it. I also liked having the body contact with- the kids. Even when my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th kids came, it was just *much* easier to have one kid in my arms while I pushed Boo in stroller and later wheelchair. I personally have never understood the attraction of a carrier. Seems bulky and clumsy, and you miss the opportunity to snuggle with- baby while you're in the checkout line at the grocery store.</p><p></p><p>I did have one of those kangaroo carriers (backwards backpack) to carry the kids. Used it maybe twice. </p><p></p><p>We had a solid car seat that lasted through all 4 kids. Think it was Graco. Actually, thinking about it now, I think we bought a second identical one when Diva was born, 'cuz Wee was still in his. Boo got an adapted car seat about the time thank you was born.</p><p></p><p>I think a well-built diaper bag is essential. That thing was a permanent accessory for me for 10 years, LOL. I finally gave up carrying purses as the kids kept coming because there was so much stuff I had to take in the diaper bag. I just dumped my wallet and stuff in there too. </p><p></p><p>I totally agree with- cloth diapers and receiving blankets for burp duty. Essential.</p><p></p><p>Glad Great-Gma got the wipe warmer!!! I saw one when I was preggo with- Boo, and thought "how ridiculous" - of course, was living in Hawaii at the time, so yeah, it was kinda silly. But here I am 23 years later, still using wipes on him, and cold winter mornings in Chicagoland make both him and me wish I had got one, LOL. </p><p></p><p>We had a wind up swing that turned into a lifesaver with- Boo. He was incredibly cranky as an infant and that thing could sooth him any time. Other kids loved it too. We never did a walker or a bouncy seat thing (think bungy cord from a doorway with- a baby seat at the end) - had warnings that we didn't want to encourage high tone in Boo's legs due to the doctors knowing there were going to be some kind of motor issues, and we just carried that advice across the board for all the kids. They were all walking by age 1 anyway. (Quick vision of thank you in a walker... um, NO! LOL.)</p><p></p><p>There's so much "stuff" out there and really, she's not going to know what she needs/wants until she's knee deep in motherhood. The crib and car seat are I think the most important things right now (and the burping cloths!!). The rest will come.</p><p></p><p>So excited for you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 531628, member: 8"] Grandma Starbie - I'm so tickled for your preparations! Still can't quite wrap my head around Dude being a dad - where did the time go??? Anyway - everyone does things differently, so here's my perspective. :winking: I'd check with Mom on her thoughts on a baby carrier. I found it much easier to carry my babies rather than lug a basket around with- them in it. I also liked having the body contact with- the kids. Even when my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th kids came, it was just *much* easier to have one kid in my arms while I pushed Boo in stroller and later wheelchair. I personally have never understood the attraction of a carrier. Seems bulky and clumsy, and you miss the opportunity to snuggle with- baby while you're in the checkout line at the grocery store. I did have one of those kangaroo carriers (backwards backpack) to carry the kids. Used it maybe twice. We had a solid car seat that lasted through all 4 kids. Think it was Graco. Actually, thinking about it now, I think we bought a second identical one when Diva was born, 'cuz Wee was still in his. Boo got an adapted car seat about the time thank you was born. I think a well-built diaper bag is essential. That thing was a permanent accessory for me for 10 years, LOL. I finally gave up carrying purses as the kids kept coming because there was so much stuff I had to take in the diaper bag. I just dumped my wallet and stuff in there too. I totally agree with- cloth diapers and receiving blankets for burp duty. Essential. Glad Great-Gma got the wipe warmer!!! I saw one when I was preggo with- Boo, and thought "how ridiculous" - of course, was living in Hawaii at the time, so yeah, it was kinda silly. But here I am 23 years later, still using wipes on him, and cold winter mornings in Chicagoland make both him and me wish I had got one, LOL. We had a wind up swing that turned into a lifesaver with- Boo. He was incredibly cranky as an infant and that thing could sooth him any time. Other kids loved it too. We never did a walker or a bouncy seat thing (think bungy cord from a doorway with- a baby seat at the end) - had warnings that we didn't want to encourage high tone in Boo's legs due to the doctors knowing there were going to be some kind of motor issues, and we just carried that advice across the board for all the kids. They were all walking by age 1 anyway. (Quick vision of thank you in a walker... um, NO! LOL.) There's so much "stuff" out there and really, she's not going to know what she needs/wants until she's knee deep in motherhood. The crib and car seat are I think the most important things right now (and the burping cloths!!). The rest will come. So excited for you! [/QUOTE]
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